Project Manager II - Civil Engineering

City of University City; University City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Missouri is seeking a Project Manager II to oversee planning and execution of public works and parks projects. The role includes supervising inspections, managing construction records, and liaising with other divisions. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and extensive experience in engineering project management. Key responsibilities also include preparing contracts, ensuring compliance, and handling citizen inquiries. This full-time position requires strong leadership and technical skills, offering a vital role in community infrastructure development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public works experience directing and managing engineering projects.
• Experience in site plan reviews and traffic engineering.
• Completion of relevant certifications such as MoDOT LPA and OSHA-30.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inspections of public works and parks contract projects.
• Manage construction-related records and prepare monthly payment estimates.
• Serve as a liaison between the Assistant Director and other divisions.

Skills

Civil engineering principles

Contract management

Construction methods

Municipal budget administration

Supervision and training

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

Title: Project Manager II
FLSA Status: Exempt
Status: Onsite, Full-time

JOB PURPOSE

The Project Manager II performs complex administrative and professional work in planning, organizing, directing, and supervising Public Works and Parks operations, projects, and programs. This is a professional position that encompasses construction/project management and engineering skills in both the field and office. It includes preparing and reviewing plans, enforcing plans, and ensuring that contractors adhere to the specifications governing work done in the public rights-ofway or public properties. Work also involves responsibility for inspecting construction work in progress and ascertaining whether it meets specific standards and providing corrective action when deemed necessary. Manages utility company and contractors' permitted work including field inspections, report writing, tracking results, and ensuring compliance with governing regulation. Work may also involve assisting in the preparation of surveys, easements and rights-of-way permits. Performs highly specialized analytical, administrative and report writing activities for the Assistant Director of Public Works. Work involves performing research, investigation, and/or evaluation of various activities or projects in the Engineering Division of the department. Work assignments are received from the Assistant Director of Public Works in terms of broad objectives and work is reviewed through discussion, review, inspections, and research. May serve as the Assistant Director's liaison to other division's, departments and/or outside agencies, when needed. Some evening and weekend work is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs inspections of Public Works and Parks contract projects which may include public improvement projects such as subdivisions, drives, sidewalks, curbs, streets, trails, parking lots, parks, sanitary sewers, streetlights, traffic signals, signs, etc.
• Reviews and issues utility and permit work applications for public rights-of-way.
• Reviews drawings and specifications for construction work against all applicable standards, regulations, and trade practices.
• Oversees field surveys, prepares quantities, conducts preliminary specifications for in-house projects, and reviews plans, and specifications prepared by others.
• Maintains construction-related records, files, and drawings; prepares and updates improvement permits; performs traffic counts and updates database.
• Prepares monthly payment estimates of contracts, may prepare annual asphalt overlay, slurry seal and striping contracts.
• Reviews projects with property owners; assist the Assistant Director with writing and negotiating of easements, and in the reviewing and recording of easements.
• Provides technical assistance to the Maintenance Supervisors and city crews relative to construction; aids related to the construction of improvements.
• Receives and processes citizen complaints and requests field investigations; reviews complaints with citizens and ensures resolution.
• Prepares various contracts, easement forms, and routine correspondence; maintains maps and plans.
• Relied upon for knowledge of utility construction means and methods, easements and property use rights, labor-materials and regulations for work and constructability reviews of any improvement project.
• Inspects work performed by private contractors and utility companies; checks for proper adherence to plans and specifications; checks lines and grades from surveyor's stakes; keeps records of progress; makes inspections of concrete and asphalt work/facilities.
• Monitors and stops construction operations where serious violations of contract specifications are occurring; informs superiors of such violations, and tracks and ensures compliance.
• Secures samples of materials to be tested.
• Organizes and supervises routine surveys, field and office studies, and inventories. Utilizes Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for this purpose.
• Prepares routine engineering plans and sketches.
• Research survey information and other requests and prepares written reports and field surveys.
• Prepares or oversees preparation of "as built" drawings following contract work.
• May serve as a staff liaison to city committees, commission's etc.
• Manages and accounts for field equipment and supplies.
• Contract preparation and project management.
• Aids with the Sewer Lateral Repair Program as necessary.
• Prepares documents, such as legal documentation, as-built reports, easements, affidavits, maintenance agreements and cost estimates.
• Performs field investigations, follows-up on specific complaints and concerns, and makes recommendations for resolution.
• Has considerable public contact work as representative of the department.
• Prepares special studies and reports on assigned departmental operations, compiles and reviews information and statistics regarding performance, cost, and expenditures; assists in preparing detailed and technical reports in consultation with the Director.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of contract requirements and contract management.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Considerable knowledge of construction methods, materials, and techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Considerable knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Considerable knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local rules, Codes, and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training:
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field from a college or university with major coursework in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Project Management or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:
• Three years of increasingly responsible public works experience directing and managing engineering, construction, and capital improvement projects including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
• Prior management experience in construction and inspections of projects, site plan reviews, traffic engineering, stormwater and floodplain, expert testimony, record keeping and document production to meet legal and financial audit requirements.
• Prior public works tools and methods experience in mapping, utility services, dedication and vacation of public right-of-way and easements, Neighborhood Improvement District projects.

License or Certificate:
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain MoDOT LPA certification.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain OSHA-30 certification.
• Possession of registration as a professional engineer in the State of Missouri is desired.
• Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector designation is desired.
• Possession of registration as a Certified Floodplain Manager is desired.
• Possession of registration as a Certified Professional Erosion and Sediment Control is desired.
• L-TAP Road Scholar certifications/designations are desired.
• NIMS certifications are desired.